accessory belt tensioner

[mus]

Hi all, I am about to replace the accessory belt tensioner on a w124 m119 1992 400e. I Have the part, a new belt, the shop manual instructions printed out. The tensioner is the first version.

Before I go into this, any tips? Have not done much besides plugs and such on the engine.

Is there damage I could do? Or is it really as simple as the manual seems to make it. Looks like I could loose a washer into the abyss if I am not careful, but besides that it seems pretty clear. thanks

[BnObob]

Hi,

I just replaced the damper/shock on the fixture in my 300E.
Simple, once I decided to remove the radiator for room to work!
And do adjust it to the correct setting (I think mine was about 30 ft-pounds.)
And also remove the water pump pulley (and maybe another.)
Also keep a 'map' of the belt routing. Mine curves all over the pulleys,
and (IMHO) was not obvious for most belts!

[macdrone]

The 400E 92 is the same as the V8 version of the same year SL if you havent found anything here or on benzworld.org for your type.

[mus]

Done. Easy. Thanks!